Ischia, the island of the Sun-god

Ischia, the island of the Sun-god extolled by Homer, boasts an ancient history: it was the first Greek settlement in the west, as well as the residence of queens and noblewomen during the course of the 16th Century. A famous setting for films and the stomping ground for a number of artists, politicians and entertainment personalities in the 1960s, today the island has become a famous spa, seaside and cultural destination, offering tourists breathtaking scenerey, folkloristic traditions and indisputably delicious cuisine.